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GY53 OUE

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,557 mi
Last recorded54,557 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 OUE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 54,557 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2025 54,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

central rear number plate damaged

power steering pump noisy

Pass 26 Mar 2025 53,885 miles

Central Rear number plate damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached very rusty (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

power steering pump noisy

Fail 25 Mar 2025 53,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear number plate damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached very rusty (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

power steering pump noisy

Pass 27 Mar 2024 52,975 miles

Central Rear number plate slight damaged

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front head light aim not tested

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

various body damaged round car

Fail 22 Mar 2024 52,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear number plate slight damaged

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front head light aim not tested

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

various body damaged round car

Pass 18 Mar 2023 52,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 50,894 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 48,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 48,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 47,881 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 44,870 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 43,290 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 41,219 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 39,005 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 36,544 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 36,544 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 33,579 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 33,579 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,411 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 29,246 miles

emissions tested under default

Fail 26 Mar 2011 29,246 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emissions tested under default

Pass 20 Mar 2010 26,266 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 23,028 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 19,527 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 19,527 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 15,850 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 15,850 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Copen?

Based on 38,710 MOT tests across 2,415 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,614
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 717
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 540
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 452
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 306
brake disc excessively pitted 194
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GY53 OUE is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Copen models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,246 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Copen fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 717 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY53 OUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Copen typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Daihatsu Copen is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY53 OUE registered?

GY53 OUE is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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